How to connect wordpress to mysql

[yougotskilled77]

I have 2 databases and I want to connect to one of them. I try to use localhost and mysql and when I use localhost it says that it doesnt exist and when I use mysql the page doesnt load. How would I find out my directory?

[calistoy]

Did you fill out the database details while installing wordpress?

[yougotskilled77]

yes

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Wait what is the table prefix?

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also a long time after it doesnt load it says this page is temportarily unavailable. Please try again later. I am using Smf forum if that is a problem